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100% Cotton, 100% Polyester or 50/50 Blend-Choosing the Right One.

Lindsey Davis - Monday, January 02, 2017

Have you ever went to buy shirts for personal use or for a business giveaway and realize there are more choices than you thought? From 100% cotton to 50/50
cotton/polyester blend to 100% polyester there are so many choices it can be a little overwhelming. Today I'm going to try and simplify the choices
for you so, the next time you can be prepared with what the differences are and know exactly which one is going to best fit your needs.

Let's start with 100% cotton. This is the most widely known type of shirt. It's been around a long time and chances are everyone has had a cotton shirt
before. Cotton is a very breathable and comfortable fabric. It is also hypoallergenic, so anyone who has sensitive skin could wear this material. The
draw backs with cotton are the color will fade and the material has a tendency to shrink after multiple wear and washing.

Next up is 100% polyester. This is the most trending option at the moment. The style of polyester shirts are becoming popular for the sporty look the slick
material has. Active people like this option for the moisture wicking properties it brings to the table. Also, unlike cotton, it holds color &
the size\shape extremely well after heavy wear and washing. A couple cons would be someone with sensitive skin might not be able to wear it and the
material is thin with a tendency to cling to your body which is a problem for people who like the "normal" way a shirt fits.

Finally, we come to 50/50 cotton-poly blend. This shirt brings the best of both worlds to meet in the middle. The feel and wear is like a cotton shirt
with the color and shape retention of a polyester shirt. The price is very comparable to a cotton shirt so, it would not put a huge dent in the pocket
book. It is a good choice for mid-level activities for its durability.

I know this can be a lot of information to take in so just to recap in a condensed version-

Cotton

Pros:

Feels soft and breathable

Reasonable price

Hypoallergenic

Cons:

Prone to shrinkage

Color fades after repeated wear/washing

Polyester

Pros:

Holds color & shape

Moisture wicking properties

Durable for high activity level

Cons:

Usually thin, clingy material

Higher priced

May cause skin irritation to sensitive skin

50\50 Blend

Pros:

Feels like cotton

Holds color & shape

Price is comparable to cotton

Cons:

Not as breathable as cotton

I hope the above information will help you in the future to make an informed, confident decision the next time you are faced with the question "Which shirt
should I buy?"

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